Intro N.c. Brother Won’t You Lay Me Down Verse GBrother, Oh Brother, Is There Any News Today? GMy Lover, He Is Gone On A Ship So Far Away CHe Took With Him My Heart, And HeG Left Here On That Day GOh Brother, Is ThereFadd4 Any News GToday? GSister, Oh Sister, You Know This To Be True GAny Word I Heard, I Will Surely Pass To You CTo Ease Your Worried Mind,There Ain'tG Nothing I Won't Do GOh Sister, Don't YouFadd4 Know This To BGe True Chorus GLay Me Down By The River To The Sea GLay Me Down By The River To The Sea CLay Me Down By TheG River To The Sea GOh Brother, Won't YouFadd4 Lay Dm7 Me G Down Verse GMother, Oh Mother, Is There Any News Today? GWell I Begged, I Cried, I Pleaded But I Could Not Make Him Stay CThe Memory Of His Touch Still Haunts MeG When In Bed I Lay GOh Mother, Is ThereFadd4 Any News GToday? GDaughter, Oh Daughter, I Need You To Be Strong GThe Crimson Sky Says He Is Safe, They Never Will Be Wrong CSoon This War Will End And He'll BeG Back Where He Belongs GOh Daughter, Now IFadd4 Need You To BGe Strong Chorus GLay Me Down By The River To The Sea GLay Me Down By The River To The Sea CLay Me Down By TheG River To The Sea GOh Mother, Won't YouFadd4 Lay Dm7 Me G Down GFather, Oh Father, Is There Any News Today? GMy Love Is Surely Gone, My Heart Has Been Betrayed CWaves Of Fear Are Rising, I Can’tG Make Them Go Away GFather Is ThereFadd4 Any News GToday? N.c. Daughter, Oh Daughter, I Have Heard Some News Today The Words Of This Letter I Can't Bring Myself To Say Your Lover He Fought Bravely ‘Fore He Slipped Beneath The Waves Oh Daughter, I Have Heard Some News Today They Laid Him Down By The River To The Sea Chorus GLay Me Down By The River To The Sea GLay Me Down By The River To The Sea CLay Me Down By TheG River To The Sea GOh Father, Won't YouFadd4 Lay Dm7 Me G Down GFather, Won't YouFadd4 Lay Dm7 Me G Down GFather, Won't YouFadd4 Lay Dm7 Me G Down
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FAQ
What are the chords for Lay Me Down?
The chords for Lay Me Down are: G, C, Fadd4, Dm7
What is the original key of Lay Me Down?
The original key is D.
What is the difficulty of playing Lay Me Down?
The difficulty level is Beginner.
Can I play Lay Me Down in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Lay Me Down be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Lay Me Down on ukulele?
Chord Lay Me Down can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Lay Me Down?
Lay Me Down uses 4 chords: G, C, Fadd4, Dm7
What is the easiest way to play Lay Me Down?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was Lay Me Down released in?
Lay Me Down was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Lay Me Down?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Lay Me Down to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
Guitar Chords
G
C
Fadd4
Dm7
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